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The Commercial Hotel roof mounted, fascia, and lettering signs, Elko, Nevada: photographic print
Exterior view of The Commercial Casino in Elko, NV, as it is called today, was originally known as the Humboldt Lodging House it was built in 1869. When gambling became legalized, it was renamed. Views are during the day and at night.
The Commercial
345 4th St, Elko, NV 89801
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Series II: Academic research papers and multimedia, 1992-2010 and undated
This series (1992-2010) contains academic research papers collected by Peter Collins and include papers authored by Collins. It also includes a DVD copy of a keynote speech from an academic conference, VHS tapes related to casino development, and several unidentifiable partial papers.
The scope of the research is both general and country-specific and deals primarily with issues of problem gambling, ethics, and legalization. Additional materials are specific to three academic researchers; William Eadington of the University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, Robert Ladouceur of Université Laval de Québec, Canada, and Barry Standish, of the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
Collection Name: Peter Collins Papers on International Gaming
Box/Folder: N/A
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Postcard of Arizona Club, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1908
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Photograph of the craps area in the Stardust Resort and Casino (Las Vegas), circa early 1970s
Craps area in the Stardust before renovations. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Casino area in the Stardust Hotel. Taken prior to the hotel renovation in the mid 1970s."
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the casino area of the El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), circa 1953
Table games and slots in the El Rancho Vegas casino
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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